Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Courses

Tour Guide Tour Coordinator Travel Consultant Travel Agent Airline Customer Service Agent Tourism Consultant Senior Travel Consultant Housekeeper Catering Assistant Event Coordinator

Study areas

Accommodation

If you're interested in a career in the Accommodation sector, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive range of courses to get you started. With 56 accom...

Career opportunities Hotel Manager Motel Manager Hotel Porter Housekeeper Hotel Receptionist Concierge Front Office Supervisor Maintenance Manager Housekeeping Manager View all

Cookery and Catering

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Cookery and Catering industry? With a variety of courses available across Australia, including 88 compr...

Career opportunities Kitchen Attendant Apprentice Chef Catering Assistant Chef Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Pastry Chef Patissier Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Food Services Assistant Food Safety Supervisor Executive Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Kitchen Manager View all

Event Management

Embark on a career in Event Management with a variety of courses available throughout Australia at Courses.com.au. Whether you are a beginner or an ex...

Career opportunities Events Assistant Event Planner Event Manager Event Coordinator Conference Coordinator Function Coordinator Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Event Stylist Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator View all

Food Services

Embarking on a career in the food services industry can be both exciting and rewarding. In Australia, aspiring professionals can choose from a variety...

Career opportunities Fast Food Assistant Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food Safety Supervisor Barrister Waiter Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager View all

Gaming

Gaming courses in Australia offer a vibrant opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing careers within the exciting world of hospitality and en...

Career opportunities Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Attendant

Hospitality

The hospitality industry in Australia is thriving, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. With a total of 88 Hosp...

Career opportunities Cafe Attendant Restaurant Supervisor Venue Manager Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant Barista Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Rooms Division Manager Hospitality Manager Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager Bartender Marine Steward View all

Patisserie

If you have a passion for baking and want to turn it into a rewarding career, our range of Patisserie courses could be the perfect fit for you. With 3...

Career opportunities Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef Pastry Chef Patissier Patisserie Chef Chocolate Chef View all

Tour Guides

If you have a passion for exploring new places and sharing your adventures with others, consider pursuing a career as a tour guide. In Australia, ther...

Career opportunities Tour Coordinator Tour Guide Tour Advisor Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Tourism Operator View all

Tourism

Embarking on a journey in the tourism industry can be immensely rewarding, and Courses.com.au is here to guide you every step of the way. With a compr...

Career opportunities Tour Driver Exhibition Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Tour Advisor Exhibition Manager Tourism Consultant Tourism Manager Ticketing Coordinator View all

Travel Agent

Are you interested in starting a career in the travel industry? The Travel Agent courses listed on Courses.com.au are your gateway to becoming a skill...

Career opportunities Travel Agency Manager Travel Agent Travel Consultant Reservations Agent Tourism Officer Tour Advisor Airline Customer Service Agent Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Operator Senior Travel Consultant Travel Specialist Ticketing Coordinator View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Media Coordinator SEO Specialist Event Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Brand Manager Marketing Consultant Public Relations Officer Content Manager Communications Officer
+ 7 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
Kitchen Manager Chef de Partie Sous Chef Pastry Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Kitchen Manager Chef de Partie Sous Chef Pastry Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 5 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
78 - 104 weeks
$12,000 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Planner Venue Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Planner Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 - 15 months
$3,500 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Officer Executive Assistant Administration Officer
Data Entry Operator Receptionist Local Government Administration Officer Accounts Clerk Property Administrator Ticketing Coordinator Administrative Assistant Business Administrator
+ 8 more
SIT30222

Certificate III in Travel
Online
10 months
$6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Travel Consultant Travel Agent Tour Coordinator
Tour Guide Airline Customer Service Agent Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Travel Consultant Travel Agent Tour Coordinator Tour Guide Airline Customer Service Agent Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Consultant + 4 more
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Commercial Cleaner Cleaner
Street Cleaner Housekeeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Commercial Cleaner Cleaner Street Cleaner Housekeeper + 2 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,600 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Commis Chef Pastry Chef
Patisserie Chef Chocolate Chef Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Commis Chef Pastry Chef Patisserie Chef Chocolate Chef Assistant Pastry Chef + 3 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant
Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender Marine Steward
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender Marine Steward + 8 more
FBPSS00003

Cake and Pastry baking for Bread Bakers Skill Set
On Campus, Online
3 months
$750 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant Assistant Baker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant Assistant Baker
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Restaurant Supervisor
Hotel Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Hospitality Manager Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Restaurant Supervisor Hotel Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Hospitality Manager Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor + 7 more
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer
Outdoor Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer Outdoor Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard + 2 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$150 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Childcare Worker Pool Lifeguard
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Australian Defence Force Worker First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Childcare Worker Pool Lifeguard Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Australian Defence Force Worker First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide + 5 more
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remote Area Nurse Emergency Medical Technician Firefighter
Security Officer First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Pool Lifeguard
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remote Area Nurse Emergency Medical Technician Firefighter Security Officer First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Pool Lifeguard + 4 more
FBPSS00002

Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set
On Campus, Online
3 months
$750 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator
Assistant Baker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator Assistant Baker + 1 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online, Recognition for Prior Learning
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Event Coordinator Outdoor Recreation Officer
Sports Facility Manager Fitness Centre Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Event Coordinator Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Facility Manager Fitness Centre Manager + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Vibration Analysis, Balancing, Alignment, Predictive and Precision Maintenance of Machinery
Online
3 months
$0 - $1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Engineer
Maintenance Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Manager + 1 more
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
On Campus
52 weeks
$9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef
Chief Cook Apprentice Chef Chef Assistant Pastry Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Chief Cook Apprentice Chef Chef Assistant Pastry Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef + 6 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus
104 weeks
$15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager
Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
Online
15 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Client Services Officer Real Estate Receptionist Local Government Customer Service Assistant
Customer Service Representative Concierge Help Desk Support Sales Representative Sales Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Client Services Officer Real Estate Receptionist Local Government Customer Service Assistant Customer Service Representative Concierge Help Desk Support Sales Representative Sales Consultant + 5 more
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
On Campus
9 hours
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Australian Defence Force Worker
Remote Area Nurse
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Australian Defence Force Worker Remote Area Nurse + 1 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Key questions

What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a traineeship?

An apprenticeship typically involves learning a trade (e.g plumbing, hairdressing) over 1 to 4 years and results in a qualification as a tradesperson.A traineeship focuses on non-trade skills (such as office administration, IT, hospitality), takes 1 to 2 years, and generally leads to a Certificate II or higher.Who can become an apprentice or trainee?No previous qualifications are required to become an apprentice or trainee, and anyone who is of legal working age in their state or territory is eligible.This includes:

  • School leavers
  • Career changers
  • People re-entering the workforce
What are the benefits for employers?There are several benefits for employers who choose to take on apprentices and trainees. They include:
  • Access to the latest skills and training
  • Financial incentives and subsidies
  • Opportunity to shape a motivated, loyal workforce
  • Enhanced workplace culture by hiring for attitude and training for skill
  • Competitive advantage and improved compliance
Can existing staff undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship?Yes! Apprenticeships and traineeships can be used to upskill current employees, supporting their professional development while meeting your business’s changing needs.What obligations do employers have?In addition to standard employment entitlements (fair pay, safe workplace, leave, super), employers must provide:
  • Structured training opportunities
  • Time off to attend training
  • Support to help the apprentice or trainee complete their qualification
How do I find the right apprentice or trainee?To find a suitable apprentice or trainee for your business, you can:
  • Advertise (online, paper, community boards)
  • Connect through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
  • Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO)
  • Work with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
  • Offer a traineeship to an existing employee
What is an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider?An Apprentice Connect Australia Provider is part of a free national service that:
  • Helps match businesses with apprentices/trainees
  • Provides guidance on obligations and incentives
  • Manages training contracts and registration
Are there any financial incentives for businesses?Yes, these may include:
  • One-off payments
  • Wage subsidies
  • Training cost support
  • Payroll tax exemptions
  • Workers’ compensation discounts
You can access the Australian Government Incentives Explorer to find out what your business may qualify for.Do apprentices and trainees receive financial support too?Apprentices and trainees may be eligible for:
  • Living away from home allowances
  • Tool allowances
  • Travel support
  • Other government assistance depending on the trade or industry
You can access the Australian Government Incentives Explorer to find out what you may be eligible for.Can an apprenticeship or traineeship give my business a competitive edge?Absolutely. By integrating the latest skills, upskilling your team, and supporting staff career progression, your business can stay ahead in a fast-evolving marketplace.

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More about tourism, travel and hospitality courses

The Tourism, Travel and Hospitality sector in Australia offers a multitude of exciting opportunities for individuals looking to carve a career in this vibrant industry. With a total of 239 courses available, aspiring students can find the right training programme suited to their needs, whether they are beginners or have prior experience. For those starting fresh, there are 163 beginner courses to choose from, including popular options such as the Certificate III in Hospitality and the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. These programmes lay a solid foundation for skills and knowledge essential to pursuing a successful career in this dynamic field.

Australia's rich diversity in destinations and cultures means that professionals in the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality industry have ample scope to make a mark. With the proper qualifications, graduates can advance to roles such as a Hotel Manager or Exhibition Coordinator, utilising their skills in hospitality and management. For experienced learners, a variety of advanced courses are available, including the Diploma of Hospitality Management or the Certificate IV in Hospitality, paving the way for further career development.

For those looking to learn in a classroom environment, several reputable training providers offer campus-based courses throughout Australia. For instance, Melbourne Polytechnic provides the Certificate III in Patisserie, ideally suited for students in Melbourne. Similarly, the North Regional TAFE is a great option for those in Western Australia, offering the Certificate IV in Hospitality.

The courses available enhance skills in various aspects, ranging from culinary expertise to event management. Individuals interested in outdoor adventures can consider the Diploma of Outdoor Leadership, provided by Avondale University. This course prepares learners for roles such as a Tour Guide or Tour Driver, capitalising on Australia's stunning natural landscape.

Graduates from these programmes will find that career prospects are promising, with various roles available in hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies nationwide. By completing a course like the Diploma of Facilities Management or the Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism, individuals can seize opportunities as a Bar Attendant or Gaming Manager.

For anyone exploring a future in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality, a wealth of options exists both in beginner and advanced courses. To find out more about the variety of programmes tailored for different skill levels, visit our comprehensive page on Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Courses. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this exciting field, where no two days are the same.

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Further reading

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What can you do with a Certificate III in Hospitality?

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